Happy Birthday to KMAM-1530AM

KMAM-1530AM was established in 1962 by two brothers, Bill and Jerry Thornton. Bill Thornton began his career as a DJ and continued his career in the United States Navy as an engineer, then graduated from Arkansas State with a degree in Journalism and a dream to build his own radio station.

On May 11, 1962, the first broadcast from KMAM AM 1530 began at 6 AM.

The Bates County Broadcasting Company, located at 800 East Nursery Street in Butler, may be the last radio station in the country of its age, still under its original ownership.

(DID YOU KNOW: Antique radio items and equipment can be viewed at The Bates County Museum)

The FM frequency was added on January 15, 1975 and KMAM/KMOE became two stations, simulcasting in FM and AM.

In the beginning, the radio station could only broadcast during daylight hours and KMAM is still considered a "Daytimer" station.

The station has gone from a room sized reel-to-reel tape machine, to cartridge tapes, then cassettes, CD's, and now there is full computer automation and no tapes required.

Local broadcasters had to come to the radio station in person to perform and be on air. Music was on vinyl. Now programs can be recorded anywhere at any time and brought to the station to be aired at a scheduled time.

(DID YOU KNOW: The tones your hear weekly and monthly are called EAS Emergency Alert System and replaced the old EBS Emergency Broadcast System)

From noisy teletype in a soundproof room, to satellites receiving programs from 24,000 miles in the sky, KMAM/KMOE-FM 92.1 brings the Kansas City Chiefs, ABC World News, Farm Market Reports and a variety of other shows to listeners.

KMAM/KMOE is still operated by the Thornton family and is one of the only stations remaining that continues to be operated by its original owners.

Melody Thornton is the General Manager and has been announcing since 1980 and has made positive changes to the format and programing at the station.

Recently our small studio has been featured on the History tv series of God, Guns, and Automobiles, we also aid and receive information from Kansas City TV stations.

The station continues to move forward into a competitive and up-to-date venue of music, news, and entertainment for the ever expanding broadcasting area.

Now KMAM-KMOE continue to broadcast with this years addition to World-Wide streaming on the internet, smart phones, and tablets. Also in 2014 we implemented a newly customized news site that allows us to keep our supporters, fans, customers, and general public more informed.

KMAM-KMOE & 921News.com may be your small town radio station and news outlet covering 8 counties, but we are proud to be a small market station and proud to have entertained 3+ generations of fans.

Adrian coach announces retirement

ADRIAN, Mo - FM92 has learned that one of the area’s longest tenured coaches announced his retirement on Wednesday afternoon.

George Bruto, head coach at Adrian High School since 1986 made his retirement official in a team meeting. He finished his career with a 240-77 record, a win total that places him in the top 15 all-time in Missouri.

Bruto’s career includes a Class 1 state title in 2002, another title appearance in 1987, along with eight more trips to the semifinals.

On a personal note, I (Marla Kash) have two grandsons that each played football four years under Coach Bruto. Coach Bruto instilled a sense of pride in each and every Adrian player as they ran out on the field and in the game of football. A coach lets you know it’s not the win or the loss but it’s how you play the game on and off the field that shows what you're made of.
Coach Bruto states that he is going to sit back and relax a little bit with his wife Patti and watch his grandbabies grow.

Good luck, you'll be missed.

Kansas City Chiefs Trade Wide Receiver Jon Baldwin to the 49ers

KANSAS CITY, MO - The Kansas City Chiefs announced on Monday morning that they have traded wide receiver Jon Baldwin to the San Francisco 49ers for wide receiver A.J. Jenkins.

Baldwin was the Chiefs' first round draft pick in the 2011 NFL draft. He played in 26 games, caught 41 passes for 579 yards and two touchdowns.

"We felt like this trade was beneficial to all parties involved," Chiefs General Manager John Dorsey said. "A.J. is a talented individual with a skillset that we feel can add value to our football team. Jon Baldwin is a hardworking player and professional. We wish him nothing but the best moving forward."

Jenkins was San Francisco's first round draft pick in 2012. He played in three NFL games with the 49ers in 2012.


(courtesy KMBC)

Butler Bears & Bear Backers Gearing up for First Game of Season

BUTLER, MO - First game will be August 30th in Adrian, first home game will be Septmember 6th in Butler.

The Butler Bears and the Butler Bear Backers are gearing up for the first home game of the 2013 season at the new Butler Bears Stadium.

The Butler Bear Backers will host an exciting pre-game opening prior to the first game on Friday night September 6th.

The Bear Backers will also have new 2013 Bear merchandise available.

For more information Click Here

Monster Nations Today at Lucas Oil Speedway

WHEATLAND, Mo - The Lucas Oil Monster Nationals at the Lucas Oil Speedway Today Saturday, July 27th

Advance Tickets on sale now at lucasoilspeedway.com, showclix.com
or the Lucas Oil Speedway Ticket Window.

Tickets are also available at all participating O'Reilly Auto Parts locations.

The Lucas Oil Monster Nationals this Saturday

WHEATLAND, Mo - The Lucas Oil Monster Nationals at the Lucas Oil Speedway Saturday July 27th

Advance Tickets on sale now at lucasoilspeedway.com, showclix.com
or the Lucas Oil Speedway Ticket Window.

Tickets are also available at all participating O'Reilly Auto Parts locations.

Want to Sponsor the 2013 Butler Bears on Radio?

With football season quickly approaching KMOE would like to remind you that we will be covering all the 2013 Butler Bears football games.

If your business would like to be a sponsor please contact either Michelle or Gail at KMOE at 660-679-4191

Butler JH Football Camp Tonight

BUTLER - Butler head football coach, Kirk Hannah will hold a Junior High football camp for Butler athletes entering the 7th and 8th grades, TONIGHT... Monday, July 22nd thru Wednesday, July 24 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The camp will take place at the practice field, behind the high school.

Athletes planning on playing football for Butler Junior High next season should plan to attend.

Players can report to the field house (old Alt. School) anytime before 6:00 p.m.

KC Chiefs Coming to KMOE

Beginning mid August, KMAM-KMOE will be airing live coverage of the Kansas City Chiefs.

Join Mitch, Len, Kendall, Dan & Art every game day for the best, most comprehensive Chiefs football coverage anywhere, on the Radio Home of the Chiefs - 92.1 KMOE

Who's who?
Mitch Holthus - Play By Play Announcer
Len Dawson - Color Analyst
Kendall Gammon - Sidline Reporter
Art Hains - Studio Anchor
Dan Israel - Executive Producer
Bryan Busby - Gameday Meteorologist

For advertising and sponsorship information contact our sales department at 660-679-4191 or Email Us

Wildwood Day at the K!

KANSAS CITY - The Wildwood Outdoor Education Center will be having a special night at the K on Saturday August 10. The game will be Kansas City Royals vs. the Boston Red Sox and will begin and 7:10PM.

Those who attend will receive a reserved game ticket in the Hy-Vee Box Level, Section 417. They will also receive unlimited food and drinks before the game at a special Wildwood only tailgate party beginning at 5PM.

Tickets are $35 and must be purchased by Wednesday August 7. There are only 50 tickets available, so buy your ticket now. For more information call 913-757-4500 or email rob@wildwoodctr.org.